Neon Crab Tattoos&Piercing

Neon Crab Tattoos&Piercing is a tattoo and piercing studio located at 1050 Kipps Lane in London, Ontario. The studio works with a team of artists who handle custom tattoo work and body piercing, serving clients across the city and the wider region. Appointments and questions can be directed to the studio by phone at 519-433-2722 or through the contact form on its website.

London's north end, where Kipps Lane sits, is a mix of residential neighbourhoods and everyday commercial strips, and a tattoo and piercing studio in this part of the city tends to draw a steady mix of long-time regulars and first-time visitors who found the shop through a referral or a search for a nearby studio. Whether someone is planning a small, simple piece or a larger custom project, the process usually starts the same way: a conversation about the idea, the placement, and what is realistic for a first session.

Tattoo and Piercing Services

The studio offers custom tattoo work and a range of piercing services, carried out by a team of artists rather than a single practitioner. This structure means clients can be matched with an artist whose style and experience suit the specific design or piercing they are looking for.

Custom tattoo work

Custom tattoo work covers everything from small, simple line pieces to larger and more detailed projects that may require multiple sessions. Because each artist tends to develop their own approach, clients who have a specific style in mind — whether bold and graphic or fine and detailed — benefit from discussing references and inspiration images ahead of time so the design can be planned properly before any needlework begins.

Piercing services

Piercing services are offered alongside tattoo work, giving clients the option to book either service, or both, in the same visit when appropriate. As with tattoos, piercing involves a short discussion beforehand about placement, jewellery, and what to expect during and immediately after the procedure, so first-time clients are not walking in without any sense of the process.

Preparing for an Appointment

Preparing for a tattoo or piercing appointment mostly comes down to arriving rested, hydrated, and with a clear idea of what is wanted. A short conversation with the studio ahead of the visit, by phone or through the website contact form, helps confirm details and set expectations before the appointment date.

Before a tattoo session

Clients coming in for tattoo work generally do best when they have eaten beforehand, are well hydrated, and have avoided alcohol in the hours leading up to the session, since these factors affect comfort and how the skin responds during the sitting. Bringing clear reference images, and being upfront about placement and sizing questions, helps the artist prepare the design in advance rather than working it out on the spot. For larger custom pieces spread across multiple sessions, planning the overall concept early makes each individual appointment more straightforward.

Before a piercing

For piercing appointments, clients benefit from thinking through placement choices in advance and asking about jewellery options during the initial conversation. Wearing clothing that gives easy access to the area being pierced makes the actual appointment simpler, particularly for piercings located away from the ears.

Aftercare and Local Considerations

Aftercare habits matter as much as the appointment itself, and London's seasonal changes play a role in how new tattoos and piercings should be managed in the weeks that follow. The studio's team can walk clients through aftercare specifics for their particular tattoo or piercing at the time of the appointment.

Seasonal timing

New tattoos generally need to be kept out of direct sun and away from pools, lakes, or extended water exposure while healing, which makes London's fall and winter months a practical stretch for scheduling larger pieces that will need several weeks to settle before summer activities resume. Piercings carry similar considerations, since swelling and healing time can be affected by heat and sweat during warmer months.

Choosing placement with everyday life in mind

Local clients often think about visibility and practicality when choosing where a tattoo or piercing will sit, particularly if a workplace has dress expectations. Discussing placement openly during the planning conversation, rather than after the work is done, avoids surprises and helps the studio recommend options that fit both the design and the client's day-to-day routine.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Neon Crab Tattoos&Piercing located?

The studio is located at 1050 Kipps Lane in London, Ontario, and can be reached by phone at 519-433-2722.

What services does the studio offer?

The studio provides custom tattoo work and piercing services, carried out by a team of artists who can be matched to a client's specific design or piercing request.

How should someone prepare for a tattoo appointment?

Arriving well rested, hydrated, and having eaten beforehand helps with comfort during the session. Bringing clear reference images and discussing placement and sizing in advance also helps the artist prepare the design ahead of time.

How can an appointment be booked?

Appointments and questions can be arranged by calling 519-433-2722 or by submitting the contact form available on the studio's website, which asks for basic details before a member of the team follows up.